Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
incanum
ID:
94612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 21(3): 340 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093941



Common Names

  • Diplostephium
  • Incanum
  • Silverleaf Aster


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Description

Diplostephium incanum (also called Inca Diplostephium, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Diplostephium incanum is a perennial herb native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplostephium incanum is yellow in color and has a daisy-like appearance. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplostephium incanum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed sowing in spring or by division of the clumps in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Diplostephium incanum

Diplostephium incanum is native to South America, and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Diplostephium incanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplostephium incanum?

Diplostephium incanum

What is the common name of Diplostephium incanum?

Silver aster

What is the natural habitat of Diplostephium incanum?

Diplostephium incanum is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Species in the Diplostephium genus

Diplostephium tachirense, Diplostephium leiocladum, Diplostephium cajamarquillense, Diplostephium julianii, Diplostephium azureum, Diplostephium tergocanum, Diplostephium oblongifolium, Diplostephium foliosissimum, Diplostephium coriaceum, Diplostephium costaricense, Diplostephium cayambense, Diplostephium ritterbushii, Diplostephium yahuarcochense, Diplostephium floribundum, Diplostephium goodspeedii, Diplostephium crypteriophyllum, Diplostephium pachyphyllum, Diplostephium farallonense, Diplostephium oxapampanum, Diplostephium affine, Diplostephium rangelii, Diplostephium jaramilloi, Diplostephium santamartae, Diplostephium espinosae, Diplostephium alveolatum, Diplostephium chrysotrichum, Diplostephium eriophorum, Diplostephium barclayanum, Diplostephium jenesanum, Diplostephium callilepis, Diplostephium frontinense, Diplostephium rupestre, Diplostephium carabayense, Diplostephium glutinosum, Diplostephium juniperinum, Diplostephium pulchrum, Diplostephium peruvianum, Diplostephium jelskii, Diplostephium cyparissias, Diplostephium rhododendroides, Diplostephium stuebelii, Diplostephium hippophae, Diplostephium heterophyllum, Diplostephium cinerascens, Diplostephium pittieri, Diplostephium tacorense, Diplostephium perijaense, Diplostephium crassifolium, Diplostephium meyenii, Diplostephium spinulosum,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,